

Giant Pacific Octopus rescue in Mount Vernon caught on camera
A little girl kept the octopus alive by pouring water on it with her sand bucket until officials arrived. by Brady Wakayama MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A Giant Pacific octopus stranded on a Skagit County beach was saved by a little girl and a group of researchers. “It can’t survive out of water for more…

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
The Real Story of Britton Britton began taking opioids prescribed by his doctor at age 19 after sustaining a severe shoulder injury while serving in the U.S. Army. By age 22, Britton was addicted. Britton’s opioid use disorder was compounded by his wife’s substance use disorder and his relationships with fellow Veterans who misused prescription…

Travel Thursdays: U.P. town builds $5M pier big enough for cruise ships.
The new pier in Houghton, Mich., is shown here during the 2022 fall festival. The pier was a placemaking project to create a town square for the city, but has the added function of serving as a cruise ship dock.Provided by Chase Palosaari

It’s the Law: Legal loophole: Get your child married to get out of paying child support
by Dillon Erickson Q. My ex is trying to get out of paying child support by concocting a plan for our 16- year-old daughter to get married. Can he do that? A. The short answer is yes, for now. In Idaho, a court can only make child custody and child support decisions for a minor child…

History Lesson Tuesdays: Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 29. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday…

Mental Health Mondays: 8 Ways to Make a Narcissist Respect You
In today’s article, I’m empowering you with eight ways to make a narcissist respect you… forever. Are you ready? Let’s dive in. Let’s face it, knowing how to make a narcissist respect you isn’t easy. If you’ve ever wondered to yourself or asked yourself the question, “how to make a narcissist respect me,” then this article is…

True Crime Sundays: Police Investigating Homicide Outside Wisconsin Tavern, Suspect in Custody
by Devin Willems MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A suspect was taken into custody after an alleged shooting incident happened outside a tavern in Wisconsin that killed a person. According to the Madison Police Department, on May 5 around 12:15 a.m., officers were sent to the Badger Tavern for a reported shooting. The tavern is on…

I Taught in San Francisco. Children Are Trained to Be Offended
by James Vescovi After five years, I’m leaving San Francisco, having fulfilled my mission of helping my elderly parents at the end of their lives. As I depart, I’m pessimistic about whether San Franciscans can solve the problems of homelessness, drug use, and crime that have made the national news, particularly after Whole Foods decided…

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
This is the story of Brenda When she was 25, Brenda was in a car crash on her way to the grocery store. After the incident she needed to see numerous doctors and neurologists, and one of them gave her a prescription for opioid pain medication. Brenda doesn’t remember being warned about the risks of…

Travel Thursday: How Women Are Shaking Up Idaho’s Outdoor Industry
In Idaho’s vibrant outdoor industry, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the future is female. by Annette Benedetti It’s no secret that Idaho’s landscape is ruggedly beautiful. Even today, large swaths of it remain wild and continue to embody elements of the old west – a period of time when men conquered untamed territories while women stayed…
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